1950s "Iron Claw" Police Restraint Version 5 by Argus-Jay Pee

This is a circa 1950s "Iron Claw" police restraint, or come-along. This is Version 5 of this restraint, and it was manufactured by Argus-Jay Pee of New York City. The restraint would hang from a holster on a police officer's belt until it was time to slip it around an unfortunate's wrist and secure him with a few twists of the handle. The serial number (2684) is stamped beneath the words THE IRON CLAW.

Circa 1950s.

Approximately 5-1/2" in length and 3-7/8" in width.

Nickel-plated brass.

T-handle with threaded locking sleeve.

2684; ARGUS JAY PEE NEW YORK, N.Y. U.S.A. PAT. 1950757 PAT. 2066654.

This is from a police and law enforcement collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. SHOP VEJX13 LABEX5/13 SABEX2/14

7+ (Very Fine-): The restraint shows only some light wear.

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.